MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
447,811 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s ()
Steering column shaft has slight end float n/sf (2.1.3)
smoking blue
Front shock absorbers have little damping effect
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Gearbox mounting defective
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Oil leak
Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Inner Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 208 D?
Based on 88,234 MOT tests across 10,853 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FY52 GSZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 157,405 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 208 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 7,461 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY52 GSZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz 208 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz 208 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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FY52 GSZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 3 September 2002.
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